Vehicle Operation Flashcards

When approaching a railroad crossing with no signal or gate, you must:

Answer: Stop completely and look both ways before crossing

Without active signals, you must stop, look, and listen for trains in both directions before proceeding across the tracks.

What is the correct procedure when a school bus displays flashing red lights and a stop arm?

Answer: Stop at least 20 feet away and wait until lights stop and the arm retracts

You must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with red lights flashing and the stop arm extended, and remain stopped until the lights go off and the arm is folded.

Which of the following is a correct description of a 'turnabout' maneuver?

Answer: A method for turning around in a limited space such as a three-point turn

A turnabout (including the three-point turn) is a technique for reversing your direction of travel using a series of forward and backward movements within a confined space.

When parallel parking, which direction should your front wheels be turned when parked uphill with a curb?

Answer: Away from the curb (left)

Turning wheels away from the curb when parked uphill means if the vehicle rolls, it will roll into the curb rather than into traffic.

You are driving at night and an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams. You should:

Answer: Look toward the right edge of your lane to avoid being blinded

Looking toward the right edge of the road avoids direct glare from oncoming lights, allowing you to maintain your lane position safely.

What does 'overdriving your headlights' mean?

Answer: Driving at a speed where you cannot stop within the distance illuminated by headlights

Overdriving your headlights means traveling fast enough that your stopping distance exceeds the visible range ahead, leaving no time to react to hazards.

When is it appropriate to use your horn?

Answer: To warn others of a hazard or to make your presence known

Horns are intended as safety devices to alert other road users to potential danger, not as a communication tool for frustration or asserting right-of-way.